BMW 5 series 2003 vs Lexus ES 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 213 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 298 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 5 HP more power than Lexus ES, whereas torque is 202 NM more than Lexus ES. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 9.2 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus ES, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Lexus ES) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 5 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus GS | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 5 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 1 cm longer than the Lexus ES, 6 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 410 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 110 litres more trunk space than the Lexus ES. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`170 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 3000 | |
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